How do I clean an old wooden chest that smells like smoke?
This chest is about 63 years old and has layers of smoke on it can anyone recommend how to clean it also the handles are dirty should I attempt to take it off thank you so much
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I would start with Murphy's Oil Soap, Dawn. And, yes, you can remove the hardware for cleaning.
Thanks would you know of anything I can soak them in
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Just soak in hot soapy water with Dawn.
I used orange and lemon oil and it worked very well.
Baking soda, water, and an essential oil that you like. Make ingredients into a scrubbable paste, scrub each drawer but do not rinse. Let sit for a few days with the drawers closed. Then carefully rinse until surfaces are clean. Let dry thoroughly. You can certainly remove the drawer hardware too. Enjoy your new dresser!
A bowl of white vinegar set inside drawers. The smells will leave and the bowls of vinegar are removed.